The short answer
Corporate gigs usually come through event planners, hotel and venue event teams, and company staff who organize events. Reach them with a short, professional pitch and a video of you at a similar event, make booking easy with a clear proposal, contract and invoice, and deliver exactly what was agreed. Corporate clients rebook acts that are easy to work with.
Start with finding venues and event planners.
Who books corporate music
- Corporate and destination event planners.
- Hotel, conference center and venue event managers.
- Company staff who plan holiday parties and client events.
- Organizers of conventions, galas and fundraisers.
What corporate clients expect
- A clear proposal and a contract, often reviewed by someone else.
- An invoice they can submit for payment. See how to invoice for a gig.
- Proof of liability insurance. See musician liability insurance.
- Punctual, low-maintenance, professional setup and dress.
Plan for the season
Holiday party season books early. Reach out to planners and venues in late summer and early fall, not in December.
How BookLive helps
- Event opportunities. Browse researched events like conventions, festivals and galas to pitch.
- The Gig Vault. Venues and planners to prospect near you.
- Proposals, contracts and invoices. Everything a corporate client needs, sent from one place.
Your musicians use BookLive for free. Only the bandleader pays.
Frequently asked questions
When do companies book holiday party entertainment?
Often in late summer or early fall. Reach out well before December.
Do corporate clients pay by invoice?
Usually. Send a clear invoice that matches the contract, with the due date and payment options.
Book corporate gigs with BookLive
Prospect, pitch, contract and invoice from one place.
Your musicians never pay.